Alana Springsteen Brought To Tears After James Van Der Beek’s Wife Shares Tribute; Announces Sophomore Album
alana springsteen says she was “brought to tears” when the wife of the late actor James Van Der Beek reshared a clip of the singer’s tribute performance. At the same time, the 25-year-old country artist has announced a May 29 release for her sophomore album I Hope This Helps and issued a new single called “Black Sheep. “
Alana Springsteen Brought To Tears After Widow Shared Tribute
The singer performed a rendition of the theme tune from the actor’s television series and posted the tribute on social media, saying the loss had “hit me hard. ” The clip was later shared by James Van Der Beek’s grieving widow, a moment that Springsteen described as deeply emotional.
“Oh my gosh. It brought me to tears, ” she said, describing how the actor’s passing affected her. Springsteen added that the show and its character connected people around the world, and that music can heal and speak “more than words ever can. ” She said she wanted to play the song to “honour his memory and his family and help support” them and that seeing the response was “really special to see. “
Sophomore Album I Hope This Helps Set For May 29
Springsteen has slated her second album, I Hope This Helps, for release on May 29 through Santa Anna Nashville. Alongside the announcement she released a new track titled “Black Sheep, ” described as a triumphant, windows-down anthem of self-acceptance.
On “Black Sheep, ” Springsteen reflected on how her relationship with the idea of outsiderhood has changed: “If I had written ‘black sheep’ two years ago it would have been an insecure, timid plea to be understood… Instead, the version you hear embodies the confidence that healing has brought me. ” She said she wears the title proudly and hopes the song helps listeners who have felt misunderstood.
The album follows her debut Twenty Something and expands into a deeper, more personal record. Springsteen co-wrote and co-produced all 16 tracks, and contributed guitar and piano throughout. She previously offered a preview of the project’s tone with the soul-searching track “note to self, ” which grapples with pain from her early years.
Europe Tour Plans And Country Festivals
Springsteen has also announced a headline summer tour under the name “Alana Springsteen: Live In Europe, ” with stops including London, Manchester, Glasgow, and Belfast. The tour is scheduled to kick off on July 3 in Riaza, Spain and to conclude with a two-night stand at a country festival in Breim, Norway on July 10-11.
Before the summer trek, she is scheduled to appear at the Country 2 Country festival. Her C2C appearances are set for Glasgow, London and Belfast across the festival weekend, with performances noted for Glasgow tonight (March 13), London tomorrow (March 14) and Belfast on Sunday (March 15).
Springsteen has described the songs on I Hope This Helps as a mirror and a roadmap from an intense period of healing and self-reexamination. She said the records “saved my life in a lot of ways, ” and expressed hope that they will offer comfort and community to listeners who feel lost or misunderstood.
